1960s – Tin Can Tourists

Silver Eagle

Late 1969 brochure cover

Silver Eagle Manufacturer Information: Silver Eagle, Division of Vacation Homes Inc. 1711 N. Adams Elkhart, IN. 46514 In business since 1965, Russ Asgard, Pres.; Kermit Doty, s.m.;… Continue reading Silver Eagle

Trails West

Trails West Kellogg Idaho Year built – 1967 to 1974? Models Campster Photos/Videos What a roomy little unit this Campster is. The pop up top adds a uniqueness to this… Continue reading Trails West

Trotwood

Trotwood History Trotwood Trailers, Inc. began offering assembly line travel trailers to the public in earnest in 1930, however, a 1936 sales booklet also states, that, “More and more trailerists… Continue reading Trotwood

Trailorboat Mfg

Trailorboat Mfg San Rafael CA 1961 – 1963 History of Manufacturer: Trailorboat Mfg Co built their version of a teardrop between 1961 & 1963. The teardrop with a boat on… Continue reading Trailorboat Mfg

Trailblazer

Trailblazer Trailblazer was a product of Spencer Sports Products of Spencer, WI. Spencer Sports Products began in 1956 as a producer of ice fishing huts. Over time, the company introduced… Continue reading Trailblazer

Thunderbird

Thunderbird Castles Thunderbird Products Corp, Thunderbird Products Div, Thunderbird Castles Built in: Miami FL, Sebring OH, Alliance OH, Paso Robles, CA There also is company called just Thunderbird. Logo Reproduction… Continue reading Thunderbird

Thomson (T-Line)Caravans

Thomson T-Line Caravans Manufacturer Thomsons, Falkirk (Carron) Ltd, Falkirk, Scotland Thomson T-Line Caravans, Falkirk (Carron) Ltd, Falkirk, Scotland Years Built 1908 – 1982 Models 1908 – Daniel Thomson, joiner and… Continue reading Thomson (T-Line)Caravans

Sunline

Sunline Coach Company Manufacturer Information Sunline Coach Company, Denver, PA Sunline was started in 1964 by two men, Wayne Weaver and Lewis Martin. The very first Sunline was built for… Continue reading Sunline

SunCruiser

SunCruiser Manufacturer Information United States Mobile Home Manufacturer of Osceola Indiana Years built 1957-1960 as far as I know Interiors Interiors of the 1959-1960 look much like the Shasta Airflytes… Continue reading SunCruiser

Streamline

Streamline Travel Trailer In the 1950’s, Silver Streak partners Kenny Neptune and Frank Polido bought fellow partner “Pat” Patterson out, and Pat went off on his own to produce the “Streamline”… Continue reading Streamline

Sterling

Sterling Company Manufacturer Information Looking for source information. Sterling Company manufactured Corvette model trailers? Years made?: 1957, 1958, 1959 City of manufacturer? El Monte, CA? Any additional info appreciated. Hi… Continue reading Sterling

Space Age

SPACE AGE CAMPER CO., INC. Manufactured first in Goshen, Indiana; later in Wakarusa, Indiana Years built: August 1965 through July 1969 (Acquired by Coachmen Industries, Inc.) Models: Pick-up Campers and… Continue reading Space Age

Corsair

Corsair Manufactured by Vought Industries or built by Divco-Wayne Industries Inc. in Marlette, Michigan A trailer company established in the 1960s, Corsair entered the marketplace with recreational vehicles starting at… Continue reading Corsair

Chinook

Chinook/Trail Wagons, Inc. Chinook RV, a division of Trail Wagons, Inc. was a family-owned and operated manufacturer of relatively short-length, high-quality Class C (Class B+) recreational vehicles, once considered “The… Continue reading Chinook

Beemer

Beemer Manufacturer Information Built in Ortonville Michigan from 1952- to early 70s Built by Beemer and Grubb Enterprises Photos:

Sundowner

Sundowner Sundowner built by Davenport Manufacturing Company in the mid 60’s in Watsonville California. Information provided by Brad Davenport, son of the founders of the company. Brad found one of… Continue reading Sundowner

Silverdome

Silverdome Manufacturer Information Second largest manufacturer (behind covered wagon) is Detroit’s Silver Dome, Inc., which last week tripled its floor space to 72,000 sq. ft. Producing 15 trailers a day,… Continue reading Silverdome

Zollinger

Zollinger Owned and operated by Adolph and Bernice Zollinger. Built in Elkhart IN. Manufacturer Information Zollinger Trailer Company, Elkhart Indiana From Linda Wilhoit Zollinger: They started in Elkhart Indiana and… Continue reading Zollinger

Yukon Delta

Yukon Delta Manufacturer Information Possibly made by B & B Mobile Homes, Olney, Illinois Pictures: 1959 Yukon Delta 1963 Yukon Delta 1969 Yukon Delta Mark Kehoe’s 1959 Yukon Delta

Talisman

Talisman Manufacturer Information “The trailer with a touch of magic” Talisman was only around for 3 years (1958-1961) Made in La Verne, California. They were mid-priced trailers and ranged in… Continue reading Talisman

Siesta

Siesta 1940s-1981 Siesta Trailer Manufacturing Company, Inc. – Santa Clara, California Models 15,16,17 Unique Features Painted aluminum body with intersecting arrow design. Wrap around front and rear picture window. Pictures/Videos… Continue reading Siesta

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